Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers buried the Rockets 126-100. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.